Career development
Insight into the career options that are available within optics from those who have been there and done it
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Optometrists Suresh Munyal and Andy Britton describe the benefits that an independent prescribing qualification has brought to their practice – and its role in future-proofing the profession
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Pre-reg optometrist at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, Tamara Hasan, shares insight into what a typical week in clinic looks like as she approaches the halfway mark of her training year
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Co-author of the Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) ophthalmology national report, Professor Carrie MacEwen, and lead ophthalmologist at Hinchingbrooke Hospital, Dr Chris Stephenson, discuss how optometry can alleviate strain on NHS ophthalmology departments
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Dr Rakhee Shah shares how she balances roles as an academic, optometrist and an AOP Councillor
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Optometrist at Boots Opticians, Vikki Lordan, shares advice on becoming a pre-reg supervisor
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Hospital and locum optometrist, Alan Hawrami, discusses how a varied workload allows him to thrive in different settings for the benefit of his patients
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Optometrist and Specsavers director, Suraj Shah, speaks to OT about his reasons for relocating from London to Norwich
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Director of CV Writers, Neville Rose, shares insight into common mistakes that people tend to make on their CV and what you can do to avoid falling foul of the traps
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Pre-reg optometrist at Specsavers Cribbs Causeway, Daniel Chung, on his pre-reg experiences three months into his placement
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Second-year optometry student at the University of Plymouth and AOP student rep, Caroline Mansfield (pictured), tells OT about her work experience so far and her future career plans